Axel drew his chrome pistol and pointed at the men. They raised their hands in surrender. "Don't."
Gella couldn't move fast enough. Weighed down by their fear, their doubt, she hesitated for one moment too long. That cold sensation returned as the woman took aim at Gella, and the other two reached for their weapons.
Axel Greylark fired.

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